Arts Learning
Arts Learning
From Page to Publishing: Advancing equity in writing and the business of publishing
Lynne Bertalmio: Retired Director Stillwater Public Library; Cristeta Boarini: 826 MSP Program Director; Craig Dunn: Arts Accessibility Consultant; Tricia Heuring: Public Functionary Executive Director; Alejandra Iannone: Sparkle Theatricals Creative Co-Director; Wu Chen Khoo: Technical Tools of the Trade Stage Technical Designer and Director; Wendy Lane: Retired Human Resources Professional; Alejandra Pelinka: City of Bloomington Director of Creative Placemaking; Tommy Sar: Ordway Center for the Performing Arts Coordinator of Community Programs; Lue Vang: McKnight Foundation Accountant; Christal Moose: Native Pride Productions Inc Manager; Adaobi Okolue: Twin Cities Media Alliance Executive Director; Andrea Sjogren: Hopkins Community Education Adult and Youth Programs Coordinator; Deanna StandingCloud: New Native Theatre; Sara Wilson: Gislason and Hunter LLP Attorney; Robyn Cline: City of Savage Economic Development Commissioner
D.A. Bullock: Artistic, Audience Development / Marketing; Dee Baskin: Community Education, Volunteerism, Audience Development / Marketing; Lisa Dejoras: Organizational Development, Education, General Administration; Mia Laufer: General Management/ Administration/ Support, Education, Program Development.
ACHF Arts Education
80% of writing workshop participants report that they developed new writing skills and gained increased clarity into their own literary vision. 70% of participants expressed the intent to further explore publishing possibilities. Throughout, we evaluate teaching content and process continually by noting comments and conversations. For Part One, the twelve week writing workshop series: In session 1, we collect short written essays from learners outlining what they want to learn and what experiences they hope to have. In session 7 (mid-way) a short written essay outlines what's working and what isn't, and makes recommendations for the remaining workshops. In 12, learners outline what they learned, what worked, what didn't. We will also collect a short essay by learners about the exploratory visit to Open Book and the publisher panel as a response to this learning overview of the publishing industry. And then we will ask for another short evaluation essay after the four publishing business workshops. This evaluation process not only provides us with information; it helps learners develop their critical writing skills as they respond thoughtfully to real life situations.
We were not able to implement this program due to COVID. Saint Paul Almanac remains deeply committed to this program as central to our mission to share stories across cultures, and to cultivate dialogue that promotes understanding, relationships, and collaborative action; and we hope to launch this program in the future.
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